Quote: Whats with all the brief phone calls I wonder?
It is kind of interesting, especially since he was convinced that "giving each other space for the first few weeks" was important..so much for that...He's just checking up on you and if I were you I'd keep handling each conversation HE INITIATES as you have been...upbeat, busy, whatever he decides is just fine...
As far as your new male friend..
Quote: Not quite flirting but it is good for the ego. Its strangely comforting to feel this way. It doesn't feel wrong, just odd to have sort of an attraction....but is it wrong to feel that I would like to develop this friendship?
Nope, not in my book it isn't, maater of fact I encourage you to act on these kinds of feelings and attractions, for the very reason you alluded to, its good for your ego. The more you can do to make yourself feel whole again.., boost the PMA and confidence levels.., realize that there could be somebody else out there if your H doesn't "unstick" himself...the better off YOU become regardless of the outcome of your M..
Your MF knows the "basics" so...no harm no foul, enjoy yourself. I wouldn't think twice about it..
Hang in there you sound like you are riding some detaching momentum..